24K views · 373 reactions | This footage is from NASA’s STS-51-A space shuttle mission in 1984. During this mission, astronauts deployed two satellites—and remarkably, retrieved two others that had been stranded in the wrong orbit.  The satellite shown here is Westar 6, which was brought back to Earth, sold, and later re-launched in 1990—a rare and impressive feat in spaceflight history. | The Galactic Void | Facebook

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101K views · 1.1K reactions | The Shenzhou-17 manned spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasted off at 11:14 am Thursday (#Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The crew members, Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie and Jiang Xinlin, will carry out various scientific experiments and technological demonstrations on #China's Tiangong Space Station. They will also perform experimental repair operations during spacewalks. #ChinaTech | Xi's Moments | Facebook

117K views · 1.2K reactions | This water vapor imagery from NOAA's GOES East (GOES-16) satellite dramatically shows the clash of air masses fueling a major storm system pushing across the U.S. this morning. Blizzard Warnings continue for parts of the Upper Midwest as Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Watches cover the Southeast. Latest updates and advisories: www.weather.gov | NOAA Satellite and Information Service | Facebook